Definition of Commence

to get under way

Examples of Commence in a sentence

Since the meeting will commence at three o’clock exactly, do not be late!  🔊

The Saturday workshop will commence exactly at 8:30 a.m. and end at 4:30 p.m. sharp.  🔊

As soon as it is time for class to commence, the teacher closes the door so late students will have to obtain a tardy slip from the office.  🔊

Now that the groundbreaking ceremony has occurred, the building of the new hospital wing can commence.  🔊

The school year will commence in mid-August and conclude during the last week of May.  🔊

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